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home run

/ˈhəʊm rʌn/

Tradução: Termo do beisebol que designa a rebatida que permite ao batedor percorrer todas as bases e marcar um ponto; também é usado em sentido figurado para indicar um grande sucesso ou conquista.

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/ˈhəʊm rʌn/B1informalamericansport
  • ptTermo do beisebol que designa a rebatida que permite ao batedor percorrer todas as bases e marcar um ponto; também é usado em sentido figurado para indicar um grande sucesso ou conquista.

A term from baseball meaning a hit that allows the batter to run around all bases and score a point; used figuratively to describe a great success or achievement.

  1. Baseball hitA2formalamerican

    A hit in baseball that allows the batter to run around all four bases and score a run.

    ptHome run

    • He hit a home run in the ninth inning.
    • The crowd cheered when the player scored a home run.
    • She has hit three home runs this season.

  2. Great successB2informalamerican

    An extremely successful or impressive achievement.

    ptGrande sucesso

    • Her presentation was a home run with the investors.
    • The new product launch was a home run for the company.
    • He considered the deal a home run for his career.